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      Jake Paul told how to get world title fight after YouTube star announces boxing return following Andre August KO

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      JAKE PAUL has been told his change in boxing trajectory puts him on the path to challenging for a world title. The YouTuber-turned-boxer started out his career beating stars of the social media, basketball and MMA world.
      Jake Paul knocked out Andre August in one roundCredit: Most Valuable Promotions/Esther Lin

      But when he stepped up to fight unbeaten boxer Tommy Fury, 24, in February, he was beaten by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.
      He bounced back in August on points against UFC veteran Nate Diaz, 38, but it would be the last time Paul, 26, took on a non boxer.
      Paul returned against little-known 10-1-1 Andre August, 35, and knocked out the seasoned American in the first round.
      Now the American is set to return on March 2 in Puerto Rico on the undercard of Amanda Serrano’s homecoming bout.
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      No opponent has been named but all signs point towards another traditional boxer as Paul looks to build real credibility in the ring.
      Muhammad Ali’s grandson Nico – a 9-1 middleweight – has been left impressed by Paul’s change of lane.
      Nico, 23, told SunSport: “I give him a ton of respect. His last fight he fought a legitimate boxer, a no-name boxer and I heard he did well.
      “That’s what it’s going to take to get to contender status, to get to champ status, to get to a title fight.
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      “It’s going to take fighting someone that nobody knows about, not making any money from it.
      “Just building your resume and then just fighting for millions one day.”
      Nico – whose last fight was documented in an OnlyFans series called Rise & Grind – has been linked with a crossover-style spectacle bout against Paul in the past.
      But he has no interest in stepping into that realm – such is the admiration he has for his legendary grandfather.
      Nico said: “I have so much respect for this legacy, it’s bigger than me. I can’t be selfish with it because a lot of people care for it. 
      “Just going to Africa and seeing so many people chant, “Ali” just for the love and respect they have for my grandfather was crazy. 
      “So, this legacy is bigger than me. I can’t be greedy and be like, ‘I’m going to do a money-grab and start fighting YouTubers.’ 
      “That’s insane, I didn’t get into boxing for the money. I think the money will come in time and I love what I’m doing right now, taking the long road. 
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      “I want to be champ one day, I want to get to that undisputed level and you can’t do that fighting YouTubers.” 
      *Nico’s episode of “Rise & Grind” is now available to watch on OFTV.
      Nico Ali Walsh is the grandson to Muhammad AliCredit: AP More

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      Jake Paul in talks over next fight but fans call YouTuber ‘shameful’ for ‘cherry picking’ his opponent

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      BOXING fans have accused Jake Paul of “cherry picking” his next boxing opponent after it was revealed who he was in talks to fight with next.YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul moved to an 8-1-0 record after beating Andre August in his last fight earlier this month.
      Jake Paul has been accused of ‘cherry picking’ his next opponentCredit: Getty
      But Paul weighed 50lbs heavier than his potential opponenet’s average weightCredit: Getty
      And Paul appears to have already lined up his next opponent in Neeraj Goyat.
      Boxing reporter Michael Benson shared a screenshot of the two fighters in conversation on Instagram.
      Goyat, 32, called out Paul on his Instagram page.
      Paul, 26, then responded by commenting: “Any time any place.”
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      Goyat has a record of 18-4-2 and normally weighs between 144lbs and 147lbs when fighting.
      Meanwhile, Paul weighed in at 199.4lbs when he knocked out August.
      Paul highlighted this weight difference during their exchange.
      He said: “Brother you too small. Walking around at 150 lbs? Maybe I tie one arm behind my back?”
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      To which Goyat replied: “The bigger they are the harder they fall. I’m ready to fight you at any weight.
      “My walking weight right now is 158 lbs (and) I don’t care about yours.
      “Your both hands and your brother’s both hand will be less to even touch me.”
      Paul’s promoter Most Valuable Promotions then revealed talks were now underway with a comment of their own.
      However, fans were not happy with the match up.
      One fan said: “So Jake has a 50lb advantage against this dude? He’ll probably run around saying he’s a future world champion after knocking him out.”
      A second said: “Joke Paul fighting lightweight at 135 is disrespectful.”
      A third said: “That’s so shameful.”
      Another said: “Making a mockery of the ‘sweet science’.”
      While a fifth added: “Jake Paul cherry picking his opponents again.”
      Paul’s only defeat was at the hands of Tommy Fury.
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      In 2019, Goyat was once lined up to fight Brit Amir Khan.
      However, the fight did not happen after Goyat was injured in a car accident.
      Neeraj Goyat called out Paul for a fight on social mediaCredit: PA:Press Association
      Goyat was lined up to fight Amir Khan in 2019 before their fight was cancelledCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Jake Paul reveals phone call with ‘scared’ Tommy Fury as American admits why rematch WON’T happen

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      JAKE Paul has sensationally claimed that a rematch with Tommy Fury will not happen because his old rival is “scared”.The two met in Saudi Arabia in February this year, with professional boxer Fury emerging victorious.
      Both fighters claimed they had one the boutCredit: Getty
      Fury went on to beat KSI in October as he continued his foray into the influencer boxing game.
      Paul, meanwhile, dispatched pro-fighter Andre August in their bout this month.
      The social media star revealed that he would like a rematch with Fury but does not see it happening.
      He took to X to post: “Had a call with Tommy and his dad John about a month ago.
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      “It was clear their main concern was money and not about actually getting the fight done.
      “After offering him the largest guarantee on the biggest stage he’d ever receive they have gone silent.
      “I smell fear. Real fighting man would jump at the chance to make his biggest payday ever and actually live up to his claim that he’s going to KO me.”
      Fury meanwhile, appeared to call out Jake’s brother Logan in an interview with SportBible.
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      That’s led to speculation that the fight could happen.
      Fury said: “If Logan Paul wants some, he can get some. I don’t even think about men like Logan Paul.
      “I’m the type of guy to go down and fight Logan Paul after 20 pints of beer, he’s not a fighter. 
      ‘”Jake on the other hand, he prepares well and he wants it. Logan is a wrestler, YouTuber and actor. Logan doesn’t want to fight me because he doesn’t want a death wish.” More

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      Tommy Fury slams ‘cheapskate’ KSI and demands he pay up £250,000 after beating YouTuber in boxing fight

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      TOMMY FURY has called on “cheapskate” KSI to honour a bet with his dad John by paying him £250,000.Tommy, 24, claimed a unanimous decision victory over the YouTuber, 30, in October.
      Tommy Fury beat KSI by unanimous decisionCredit: Alamy
      KSI is yet to pay John Fury for a bet they made about his fight with TommyCredit: Getty
      KSI appealed the decision – with many boxing fans believing he deserved to have his hand raised.
      But Fury’s victory was upheld as he handed the internet sensation his first defeat.
      Prior to the bout, KSI bet Tommy’s father, John, £250,000 that he would get the victory.
      Following the result, John has been demanding payment for his son’s win.
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      But with KSI yet to stump up the money, Tommy has now taken aim at his former opponent.
      Speaking to SPORTbible, he said: “He’s in the dustbin. I hate him. KSI’s in the bin.
      “How you enjoying that loss? KSI rejected appeal. He’s the only man I’ve ever known in boxing history to appeal a loss. You lost fair and square, mate. Deal with it, get back on YouTube and do your thing.
      “And pay me dad the 250 grand as well, you cheapskate…
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      John has demanded KSI pay up for the betCredit: Getty
      “Listen, if you’re about that Mr Money, paychecks and all that, Misfits, whatever you want, pay game. 250 grand. It’s nothing for you.
      “Pay up. Sore loser. Kicking billboards. What an idiot.”
      His comments come after John told iFL TV: “He lost. He’s got to man up and pay because I will not let this go. I’ll hound him to death.
      “So there you go mate, pay up. You were the one that wanted to bet in the first place. Be a man.
      “You were a sore loser when you got pipped on the night. But you’re going to pay this money because I’ll never leave you alone.
      “I will ruin your career. I’m on you like a dog on a rabbit. So don’t worry about that. Pay up.”
      Tommy’s win over KSI, his 10th as a pro, came after he had beaten another YouTuber earlier in the year in Jake Paul. More

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      My grandad is Muhammad Ali – now I’m following his path as boxer but I’ve turned down huge payday out of respect for him

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      NICO ALI WALSH has such respect for his iconic grandfather that no amount of money could convince him into a cash-grab fight. The middleweight prospect has quite possibly the greatest ever boxing shoes to fill as the grandson to Muhammad Ali.
      Nico Ali Walsh is the grandson of Muhammad AliCredit: Getty
      Muhammad Ali is considered The GreatestCredit: Getty
      Nico with his iconic grandfatherCredit: @nicoaliwalsh
      So far, Nico has forged his own path to success in the ring with a 9-1 record but his iconic surname will always be able to make him millions.
      Although the American is uninterested in profiting from a crossover-style spectacle bout if it means his grandfather’s legacy takes a hit.
      Nico told SunSport: “I have so much respect for this legacy, it’s bigger than me. I can’t be selfish with it because a lot of people care for it. 
      “Just going to Africa and seeing so many people chant, “Ali” just for the love and respect they have for my grandfather was crazy. 
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      “So, this legacy is bigger than me. I can’t be greedy and be like, ‘I’m going to do a money-grab and start fighting YouTubers.’ 
      “That’s insane, I didn’t get into boxing for the money. I think the money will come in time and I love what I’m doing right now, taking the long road. 
      “I want to be champ one day, I want to get to that undisputed level and you can’t do that fighting YouTubers.” 
      Nico, 23, has continued to be linked with a clash against social media star-turned prizefighter Jake Paul, 26.
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      And despite distancing himself from it, Nico praised Paul for his first-round knockout win over boxer Andre August.
      He said: “I’ve got to say, Jake Paul, he keeps getting popped up but I give him a ton of respect.
      “His last fight he fought a legitimate boxer, a no-name boxer and I heard he did well. 
      “That’s what it’s going to take to get to contender status, to get to champ status, to get to a title fight. 
      “It’s going to take fighting someone that nobody knows about, not making any money from it.
      “Just building your resume and then just fighting for millions one day.” 
      Paul claimed an offer to fight Nico was respectfully declined in the past.
      Giving his side of the story, Nico said: “I don’t remember if there was ever a legitimate offer but we’ve made it very clear that we don’t want something like that, respectfully. 
      Jake Paul knocking out Andre AugustCredit: Getty
      Nico Ali Walsh has distanced himself from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Getty
      “We respectfully decline anything like that and it is out of respect for my grandfather, it is out of respect for the legacy that I’m trying to build, it’s out of respect for the career I’m trying to build for myself. 
      “Once you’re categorised in that category it is so hard to break out of that cast.” 
      Tommy Fury, 24, insisted he was going to beat Paul and then return on his path to world championship boxing.
      But after edging past Paul, the ex-Love Islander went straight into facing YouTube sensation KSI, 30, winning controversially on points.
      The foray into the world of influencer boxing has left Fury laughing all the way to the bank – but his title ambitions are now seen as the joke.
      And Nico said: “I know Tommy, love Tommy, he’s an awesome dude, the Furys are awesome but it’s options you’ve got to weigh. 
      “There’s two options, on one hand you’ve got life-changing money and on the other hand you’ve got a boxing legacy. 
      Jake Paul was beaten by Tommy FuryCredit: Getty
      Tommy Fury was a controversial winner over KSICredit: Reuters
      “So you can’t fault anybody for picking one or the other but in my case I will always side with legacy over money.” 
      Nico recently returned with victory in Guinea, beating Noel Lafargue by split-decision over six rounds.
      The bout – documented in an OnlyFans series called Rise & Grind – gave the boxing prodigy the chance to bounce back from his first ever loss.
      He said: “It was super relieving. It’s crazy because nowadays in boxing people value your record more than your ability almost.
      “And that kinda sucks because I’m such an old school guy, I’m only 23-years-old but I’m an old head.
      “And I respected these guys coming up; my grandfather, George Foreman, Joe Frazier all those old school guys, Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard.
      “These guys didn’t care about records they cared about putting on awesome fights and nowadays it’s just not like that.
      “So when I did get that loss, me personally I took it as a learning experience but for the world of boxing, for the viewing of boxing I thought, ‘This could really do some damage.’
      “Because people value that record so much but coming back off that it makes your comeback even more when there’s a minor setback.”
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      I’m a former Premier League star who now builds LEGO on YouTube – I’d love to create a masterpiece with David Beckham

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      A FORMER Premier League star has started a new career as a YouTuber after becoming “addicted” to Lego.Darren Ambrose, 39, called time on a 15-year career in 2016.
      Darren Ambrose has started a YouTube channel dedicated to LegoCredit: YouTube @thelegofamily
      The former Newcastle player and his wife Rachel are self-admitted Lego obsessivesCredit: Instagram @mr.ambrose84
      The YouTube channel will feature the couple’s five childrenCredit: X @DarrenAmbrose84
      The former winger started out at Ipswich before earning a big move to Newcastle, and also played for Charlton in the Prem.
      He made 410 career appearances for seven different clubs but he now has a new love – Lego.
      His new passion began when his parents-in-law gifted him a 6,000-piece Hogwarts Castle set, and now it is an activity he enjoys along with wife Rachel and their five kids.
      Reflecting on his first set, Ambrose told the BBC: “It took me a long time, and people say it’s cliché, but it was therapeutic.
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      “I sat there, spending time away from everyone, started doing it and thought it was amazing. It went from there.”
      The Ambrose now have quite the collection with a shelf that includes sets from famous films like Ghostbusters and the Marvel franchise.
      They have now decided to go one step further by starting their own YouTube channel called “The Lego Family 7”, which features kids Jess, Lily, Harry, Fred and George.
      Ambrose says his wife is a Lego “addict” and the couple frequently gift each other sets.
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      Ambrose played for Newcastle, Charlton and Crystal Palace before retiring in 2016Credit: Getty
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      He added: “She’s now an addict, and she loves Lego.
      “Every birthday, Christmas and Valentine’s Day, we get each other some. It sounds strange, and I get a bit of grief from people who don’t like Lego- but we love it.”
      Rachel did not deny her obsession, claiming she might love the toy even more than her husband does.
      She said: “I didn’t think it would be an obsession for me, but actually, I think I am maybe a little more obsessed than Darren. It’s very sad, but I am addicted, and I absolutely love it.”
      Next Ambrose has his heart set on building Lego stadiums of the clubs he played for, and he would jump at the chance to build a set with David Beckham, a fellow Lego enthusiast.
      He said: “He [Beckham] loves Lego.
      “It’s surprising, when you get into Lego, how much people are into it. I love it, I don’t care who knows.
      “I’d love to have the stadiums of the clubs I played for. Portman Road, St James’ Park, Selhurst Park, the Valley and St Andrews.
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      “Some players come out of the game, and play golf, collect trainers, but we decided to collect Lego.
      “I do miss football.” More

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      Jake Paul announces boxing return just days after knocking out Andre August… but YouTube star will NOT be main event

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      JAKE PAUL has announced his boxing return just days after knocking out Andre August.The YouTuber-turned boxer stopped August in the opening round of their December 15 bout.
      Jake Paul will make his return on March 2Credit: Getty
      And now Paul has taken to social media to announce he will be back in the ring in just 11 weeks time in Puerto Rico on March 2.
      But the social media sensation will NOT be the night’s headliner, with women’s boxing legend Amanda Serrano instead at the top of the bill for her homecoming fight.
      Paul said: “Fighting for the first time at home in Puerto Rico alongside one of the greatest fighters ever, Amanda Serrano, promises to be the event of a lifetime.
      “I’m honoured to be the co-main event on Amanda’s homecoming card, and I could not be more excited to bring this historic event to Puerto Rico as I continue my path to becoming a world champion.
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      “Our latest MVP signee, Wanna Walton, is making his global debut on this card, Bomba Gonzalez and Krystal Rosado are continuing their rise to stardom, and the whole island of Puerto Rico will finally get a chance to properly celebrate the greatness of Amanda Serrano.
      “She is going to sell more tickets in one event than Katie Taylor did in two in Dublin.
      “This is going to be the biggest night of boxing the Choliseo has ever seen and the world will be watching.”
      The last time Paul did not top the bill was in November 2020 when he knocked out basketballer Nate Robinson, 39, on Mike Tyson’s undercard.
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      Serrano, 35, looks set to defend her unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts in the 20,000-seat arena in her first bout back in Puerto Rico since 2017.
      Paul, 26, meanwhile is coming off his first victory over a recognised boxer in August, 35, who was 10-1-1 before the KO defeat.
      The American was beaten by Tommy Fury via split-decision in February but bounced back by beating ex-UFC star Nate Diaz in August.
      And Paul has since confirmed his focus will be on rising the traditional ranks as he intends to face seasoned boxers going forward.
      He said when asked on his next move: “More boxing prospects, more experience, more time in the ring under the bright lights staying active.
      “And if the money fights want to come, I’ve got smoke for them too but right now I’m focussed on being one of the best in the world and creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports.
      “Being able to become a world champion from Disney channel, three years ago not even knowing how to throw a jab or what an uppercut was.”
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      Jake Paul called out for ‘one of the biggest fights in boxing history’ after YouTuber reveals plan to become WORLD CHAMP

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      JAKE PAUL has been called out by Viddal Riley for “one of the biggest fights in boxing history”. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter improved to 8-1 by knocking out Andre August, the first professional boxer he has beaten.
      Jake Paul opened the door to fighting Viddal RileyCredit: Most Valuable Promotions/Esther Lin

      Viddal Riley is also open to fighting Jake PaulCredit: PA
      And afterwards, he opened the door to facing unbeaten English cruiserweight champion Riley in the future.
      The British star – who formerly coached Paul’s arch rival KSI – was quick to respond and talked up the potential bout.
      Riley said: “If that’s his aspirations, mine are the same and we both weigh 200lb, then yeah it’s inevitable that fight could happen down the line.
      “Say I’m world champion, this guy is ranked in the top 15 in the world with said governing body, I would happily, voluntarily defend the title against him, why wouldn’t I?
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      “I think it would be one of the biggest fights probably, in boxing history with the amount of back story, the amount of build-up.
      “It’d be crazy. Everyone would tune in for that.” 
      Riley, 26, added that he does not see it happening in 2024 but leaves the door open to the fight in the near future.
      Paul, also 26, suffered defeat for the first time in February, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia.
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      But he has bounced back with two wins since, on points against ex-UFC contender Nate Diaz, 38, and a knockout of August, 35.
      Paul talked down the chances of KSI, 30, accepting a fight against him but would welcome a showdown against his first coach Riley.
      He said: “For sure that can happen, that would be interesting and he has a name, a profile and that’s something that excites me for sure.
      “As I go down this path I’m going to continue to challenge myself and grow and grow and grow and some of those names start popping into the equation.”
      Paul took the fight with little-known August – who had a 10-1-1 record – as he looks to one day challenge for a world championship.
      He said: “I’m focused on being the best in the world and creating one of the greatest sports stories in the history of sports: being able to become a world champion from Disney Channel.”
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